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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.42, 797.10 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.42, 797.10 and 316.36 is: 474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.42 : 797.10 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.42/797.10 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.42x = 797.10 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.42x = 252,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,170.56/531.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.52

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